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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-08
Overflow OF inc Nissi.sippi.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Mar S.-The overflow
of the Mississippi hiss inundated the track
of the Memphis and Little Rock road from
Hopefeld, opposite this city, to Madison,
Ark, a distance of forty miles, making
travel impracticable. The Little Rock
trains now 60 over the Kansas City road to
Nettleton and thence over the Helena
branch of the Iron Mountain road to Forest
City, Ark, where they regain their cwn
track. The west bank Of the river from the
Missouri to Memphis is almost wholly IN
der water The levees below the city are
still intact.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-08
Arrested Tor RriIanrv

DENVER, Col, March S-W. H. Aker,
Deputy Sergeant Arms OF the House OF
Representatives, was arrested yesterday
morning for an attempt at bribery. Iii sal-
legged that Aker offered a member 500 ifhe
would cast his vote against certain meas
ures. 1t is also stated that Aker is only one
Of g combination of seven persons formed 10
defeat these bills, the ether six being mem
bers of the Senate aud House
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-08
Strike DeclaredOn.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, March SIT was de.
cided last night by the job printers who
walked out week ago to declare the strike
Of and return to work. The proprietors
decided TO receive their employees again, but
not as union men. They pledged them
selves never to recognize the union again.
The newspaper printers took no action.
The proprieiors will refuse to receive them
back, as they are rapidly filing the places
of the strikers and have pledged themselves
to stand by the new men
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-08
A Phenomenon.

EVANSVILLE, Ind, March S.-The resi-.
dents of Princeton and vicinity are much
exercised over phenomenon which occur.
CURED there Sunday severe rain storm
began before day break, and when the citi-
zens arose they found the earth covered to
The depth of an inch with O yellow sub.
stance The doctors and chemists have ex-
amined it but vary in their conclusions.
Nearly all agree, however, that it is a veg
etable formation of some kind. Portions
were sent to scientist at Indianapolis for
analysis. Frank Blair made partial anal
ysis and says: "The substance possesses
many of the characteristics of sulphur. It
is of pale yellow color, insoluble in water
or alcohol, but fully soluble in oil ofturpen.
tine and bisuIphide of carbon. Only hay.
lag small quantity could not make fire
test. When allowed to crystalize out of a So.
luton of bi sulphide of carbon and placed un.
der microscope it is found to bs composed of
small round bodies which, magpifed thirty
diameters, have the appearance of mustard
seeds and differs from ordinary -four sui.
phur. 1t is probably of volcanic origin, and
this is borne out by the recent discovery of
foreign products in this city thought to be
eruptive bodies" Reports from various
other quarters of the district are to the eff.
feet that the phenomenon has been general
in the counties of Pike, Warwick and
Sncncar
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-08
Shooting ARRAY.

SAVANNAH, Ga, Mar S.-Thomas Fcga.tg
shot E. ]. Kiefler four times OH crowded
thoroughfare in this city yesterday morning
inHicting wounds which may prove fatal
Kiefier had caused Fogarty's arrest for us-
ing obscene language in the presence OF bis
wife. After being released Forgarty pur
chased pistol and fired on Kiefer hen he
met him rear drug store. Fogarly cs
capped.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-08
Minister Murdered.

CHICAGO. March S-A special from Little
Rock says news has reached there that The
Rev. Frank Belmont, Baptist minister WAS
found dead Saturday evening in the Ch.ck
asaw nation. He left Northwest Arkansas
two weeks ago for Colorado where his
daughter resides and where be intended
investing in real estate. He had team Of
horses and nearly $1,000, and Travelled over
land. He had been murdered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-08
aSl45ss zs&
ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES
Gov. Lee on NIahOne's State Debt
AInxEs

Especial dispatch to the Alexandria GAZETTE
RICHMOND, Va, March 81 called Gov
ernor Lees attention this afternoon to the
special telegram in the GAZETTE of yester.
day evening from Washington, about Ma
homes views on the State debt, and asked
the Governor if he was not surprised at the
position Malone has taken.
He laughed as he exclaimed: "Ho! This
is wonderful age in which We live" Then
he added that he was not surprised at any
thing; that he was very glad to hear that
General Malone was opposed TO repudia-
ton, for it was due to the ex.Sena-
tors efforts, aided by republican
Senate comforting on him all the
federal patronage, and republican national
committee, who furnished him money on
Sherman's theory that anything was right
in law and morals to break down the demo-
cratic party" that ever caused the word
"repudiate" to sound on Virginian's ear.
Said the Governor: II am glad to hear
Malone is not for reputation, and 1 hope
the whitening process in the right arm will
never go on"
"What do you think Malone means by
there being no difficulty in ascertaining the
amount of the debt?" was asked.
II suppose" answered the Governor.
Malone is going to try readjustment under
the idea that having first rode into Office on
readjustment he can recover Office by TAX
ing trip on readjusting resdjustment
steed." B.P. o.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-08

THE PRESIDENT, by his written rule, ex
cludes most ex.Confederates from federal
offices subject to the civil service law. Tie
Postmaster General, by his uuwritten rule,
prohibits all ex Confederates from promo
ton in the Postoflice Department. In view
of the fact that these Two gentlemen never
would have achieved their present positions
save only and except for tho votes of ex-
Confedorates ard The sons of .Confeder
ates, who will also vote at the next Presi-
Dental election, their written AID unwrltten
rules referred to are as devoid of sense as
they are of justice and nationality.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-08

ONE OF the speakers at an educational
meeting in New York last week advocated
the proposition OF feeding the children 10
the public schools. OF course such an idea
is utterly incompatible with republican in
situations, but it is the logical sequence OF
the public school system /; for il Ihe State
have the right to educate its children, it has
the same right to feed and to clothe and to
house them. Aud it has no more right to levy
a tax for one of these severa! purposes than
for any or all the others.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-08
Shot his Brother.

PHILADELPHIA, March S.-A special dis
patch from Honesdale, Pa, says: Inmsn and
Mead Case, the young sons of tie late Rev.
John Case, Baptist minister at Hawley,
quarreled at their home and drew reyolvera.
Inman shot his brother Mead and the young
man fell with groan. At late hour last
night the physicians said that the wounded
Mead must died. Inman is wild with grief
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-08
Letter from Fauauier.

Correspondence OF the Alexandria GAzETTEl.
MARSHALL, March Though We have
entered upon the first spring month there
are 20 signs of spring, but winter weather
continues with ita SHOWS, frost and ice, and
no slap of spring to linger in" AS usual
the roads are we'll nigh impossible and ex-
actly in the condition Charles Dickens de.
scribed them in his famous "Notes on Vir-
ginia." Farmers find it hard to keep their
operatives employed and this class continue
to be heavy burden, at present rates for
wages, house rent and subsistence, when
the farm crops and even cattlo yield poor
profit.
Our fox hunters, Messrs. Morgan
Ashhy and Baker, have had fine sport for
some weeks past with their splendid dogs
and have captured lots of the reynard tribe.
In days of "lang syne" Messrs. Tom Rector,
Dan Harrison and Dr. Alban S. Payne were
wont to make our country lively with shouts
and merry horn, but these have long since
been compelled to hang up 1.-THE fiddle and
bow and cease the song
Theres only one carc
For maladics sure
That reaches the heart to its CORE
IT'S the sound of the horn
And where is the heart wishing more?
1t turneth the grave into gay,
Makes pain into pleasure give way;
= Makes the weak become strong,
And the old become young,
So we'll all 90 hunting to-day
Now that our Legislature has been convened in
extra session. all here are devoutly hoping that
the collective wisdom of the State may devise
some practical plan to pay Virgrias debt, and
save the people from further ruin and humilia-
ton. Why should the democratic Governor OF
the State and the democratic Delegates be afraid
to do right? TO do the light thing now will pre-
sent an example to the sovereigns at the national
capital whom the editors Of the TideTater Ir-
giliaa, published at Gloucester c. H., Justly de-
cares to be republ still in office, and under
the garb of patriotism riot and fatten on Govern
ment jobs and public plumber and seek under the
lead of the so-called plumed knight to carry the
next Presidential election by capturing the votes
| of our foreign population.
Ruin with giant strides approaches,
And Congressman lol pacidly in coaches"
The Lenten scaion is observed by the Epscopl-
lians of our community. Rev. James Grammer
holds weekly services at Marshall and The Plains.
AS usual these services attended by Christians
of other denominations all recognizing the fitness
to recall the triumph of our Divine Saviour over
Satan, Gods and mans adversary, in the hour of
temptation.
Our community has learned with deep regret OF
the unex pected death OF Miss Mamie Stribling,
of Markham the sister of the wife OF oar esteem
ed townsman, j. FL. Foster, esq
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-08

Col. VAN HORN made speech in kansas
City last week to q printers unioa in which
he said he chopped the day would come when
printers would only work four hours day ;"
If the Colonels hope be realized the news
paper business will be suspended, for oil
the editors and reporters, most ofwhom now
find it hard to live by working sixteen hours
a day, will quit their present occupation
and learn the art of type setting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-08
Foreman Suspended.

LONDON, March S-A sensation has been
caused at Chatham by the suspension Of
foreman employed in the government works
there. 1t is alleged that the man has been
guilty of revealing important secret naval
designs to the United States and Russian
governments.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-08

SENATOR HoAR is now investigating
charges, made by indicted criminals, that
the privitg of suffrage is restricted in one
county in Texas. Aud yet Mr.. Hoar knows
that the privilege referred TO is restricted in
every county of Massachusetts, and that no
where in that State can man vote, under
the law, unless he be registered, can read
and write, and have paid y State or county
tax and that in Texas no such restrictions
are imposed. every man voting there except
paupers. M. Hoar is one Of the men who
can see q fly on q barn door, but not the
door itself.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-08

The best way is to take a pain in time,
and fight it daily and hourly with Salvation
Oil. 20 cts.
Endorsed by the Faculty. The reputation
of DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup mas been solely
achieved on account OF its meiits. Physi-
clans prescribe it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-08
Russian PreDarn1inns

ST. PETERSBURG, Mar S.-The govern
ment has sent secret instruction. to all gov.
eminent railway Inspectors on the subject
of the mobilization and transportation OF
troops.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-08

MIR. McNCuRE D. CONWAY says should
AN executive elected to represent certain
principle of vital and urgent Importance
turn around, on reaching power, and repre-
sent the opposite principle, the nation is le-
gallv ruled by man it never elected" The
proper application of this remark will be
made By Justice, not by Partially.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-08
IDIEn.

On the night of Monday, March 9TH, 1857,
Mrs. ALICE BARTON, relict of the late Richard
Barton, in the S5th year OF her age a.'~ Her
funeral, to which the friends and relatives Of the
family are invited will take place froa the resi-
dence of Mr.. VIM. Cogan, on ROYAL street. to-mor-
row evening at 3 o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-08

REDEMPTION OF TRADE DoLLARs.-The
following circular was issued by the Treas.
ury Department yesterday to holders Of
trade dollars: lowing to the present made
quate provision for the reception and stor.
age of trade dollars, the redemption of
which is provided for under the net of Con-
gress passed February co. 1887, the follow
ing regulations will be observed, in order,
30 far as practicable, to comply with the
terms of the law Trade dollars, if not de-
faced, mutilated or stamped, will be redeem
ed or exchanged at the Offices OF the treas
urer and the several assistant treasurers of
the United States. Requests for the re-
demption of these cons, stating the amount
held, should be forwarded to the ABOVE.
named officers who will file applications
and notify holders, iu their turn, when pre-
sentation may be made and pay ment obtained.
The notification by the holders of trade dol.
lars to the treasurer or suD-treasurer5 of the
United States of the amounts held by them
respectively, will be held to be sufficient
presentation of the coins within the mean
log of the law, and will entitle the holders
in the order of reception of such notification
to deposit such coins in the respective sub
treasures when notified that such deposits
can be received at those offices. Notiica
tions must be filed with the sub-treasurers
on or before August /, 1857. After notify
ing these officers and upon receipts of no.
LITIGATION from them, such coins may be foi-
wsrded By express or otherwise, transporta-
ton charges being prepaid, when receipts
will be issued for the amounts purporting to
be contained in the deposits in the order
of their reception. Upon the count and
ascertainment of the amount of each deposit
will be made therefor in standard
silver dollars or in fractional silver coin, at
the option of the holder. Defaced, mutt
lated or stamped trade dollars found in de.
posts will not be redeemed or exchanged
by any of the sub treasury officers, but they
will be returned 10 the depositor OF pur-
chased es bullion in sums of three dollars
and upwards by the United States minis, at
the option of the depositors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-08

"Keep a reliable friend always On hand"
such DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup has always
eproven itself to be.
|. Don'tl Ifa dealer offers you bottle Of
Salvation Oil in mutilated or defaced
package, don't touch tit may be worth
less counterfeit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-08

A marriage license was issued in Wash.
iugton yesterday to William F. Boyce and
Margaret Roberta Peacock, both Of Fairfax
countv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-08

COURT OF APPEALS YEsTERDAY.-C Con-
vs. Field; Field Va. Marye, Auditor. Cause
sent to foot of Commonwealth docket.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-08

CHICAGO, March S-11:o0 a. m.-Aisy Wheat
opened at S35s or lac higher than last night,
rose to 845s. with frantic buying by shorts and
heavy purchases by the bull operators; the mar
ket ruled easier sold off to opening prices and is
now quoted at e37s; June Wheat has fallen 10
1925, or discount of lie under March this is ac-
cepted as indicating a possible corner in May
Wheat May Corn 80 1916. May Oats 253,
There i, no outward trading in Pork. May Lard
81 so
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-08

BALTIMORE HOG MARKET March THE
supply IS reported light AID the demand good in
all the yards. The quality is Of better average
grade than that OF last weeks offerings. We
quote at 74a7 lhc per ID net, with most sales at
and Near the latter figure. Receipts this week
6o49 head
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-08

BALTIMORE March S.-Cotton higher middIing
96s Flour firm and active. Whcat-Sonthern
higher; red 92a94 amber 93a95; Western high
or No winter red spot 1t,a9lla y; March 913a
asked April 9114a92; May. 92aia927s; June
92a7s93as. Corn-Southern higher; white Ala
As yellow 471aa4S1a; Western firmer; mixed
spot 46asa461a March 46l,a461a; April 4G55s
467s May 47a.a477s; June 45'a asked steamer
4512s457s Oats steady Southern and Penna
34a38; Western white 37a39 DO mixed 34a36
Rye quiet at 59a60. Provisions firm and quiet.
Coffee higher; Rio cargoes ordinary to fair 14e
14lb. Whiskey quiet at 81 23a1 "a. Other ar
ticles unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-08
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

New YORK, March 9-The stock market open
cd generally strong this morning, first prices
showing advances over last evenings final figures
of from % to p per cent, the latter in Richmond
an West Point The Robustness Zone vas very iIresu-
lafy distributed, and fair trade was noticeable in
Richmond and West Point The latter stock was
strong, gaining per cent, but the remainder dis
played some hesitation, though finally they be-
came firm and advances Of small fractions wera
recorded recession from the best prices occur
red lat r. however, ard in many cases prices were
carried below those of tho opening. At eleven
O'Clock the market was quiet and heavy, close TO
opening prices. Money easy at III.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-08

ALEXANDRA MARKET. March 5, 16S7.-Ihe
receipts of Flour continue liberal, and stocks in
first hands are comparatively full and well as
sorted while dealers Willingly meet current
prices 10 disposition is shown to urge sales.
Wheat is without material change; futures still
lluctuate but within narrog limit; and a
shade stronger, and again note constant
home milling demand prime lots at full prices;
such grades. however are rarely found among the
offerings. Corn is steady and quiet. Rye and
Oats are firm. Eggs are weak and lower. Other
produces is in fair demand and light receipt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-08

NEW YORK, March S.-Cottcn quiet; upland:
8 - IS; Orleans 10 future; steady Flour quiet
Wheat unchanged. Corn lower. Pork firm al
S15 25a15 70. Lard steady 81 20.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-08

GEoRe. CATTLE MARKET. March 7-33
Cattle were offered and sold at about last week &
prices. 100 Sheep and Lambs sold at 5a53, 5
Cows and Calves at $20A40, and Calves at 61aa7c.
Market slow
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-08

BALTIMORE, Mar. S.-virgnia Is consolidated
54; psstduo coupons Ga: 10-40s Al; 90 new
IS Go bid tod ".
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-11-06
GARBAGE CREMATION.
The Only Sensible Way to Get Rid
of 1t.

The Health Department of this city is
just now graphing with the garbage
problem, and should not rest from its
labors until satisfactory and every
way practicable solution has been
reached. DR.. De Wolf is investigating
the system in vogue in Pittsburg, and
his chief assistant, Thompson, has been
looking into the working of the Des
Moines plan. Both have FIRE as the
base OF calculation. Mr.. Thompson
thinks the Des Moines crematory a
decided success, combining thorough
combustion with economy. 1t is of
prime Importance to consume the
smoke and gas which would escape
from the burning of the stuff in the or
binary way. The Gehenna, or hell, of
the ancient Jerusalem was liable, says
history, to torment the city with foul
smelling and sooty smoke, but the one
at Des Moines does its work so COM
pletely that no DIRT or odor escapes
from it, and 1t only cost, building ana
all, SLIGO. The amount of garbage
which daily accumulates in great city
like Chicago IS enormous. Every back
yard has its garbage box or barrel, into
which is dumped the refuse OF the
kitchen and whatever is waste without
being sewage. 1t cannot be emptied
INTO the lake or the river without be-
coming a menace to public health and
an intolerable nuisance, nor can it be
buried without more or less resurrec-
ton in the form of noxious gases and
germs of disease. Besides, contracts for
carting off city garbage are prolific
sources of fraud. There is only one
sensible way to get rid of the stuff, end
that is by fire, provided everything is
actually consumed. There is a great
deal of stable refuse also that it does not
pay to use for fertilizing and which
should be burnt.-Chicago Times.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-11-06
Alfalfa Growing,

The Democra! recently published an
item which gives some idea of the
profits of growing alfalfa. The item
stated that MIR. J. Kripp, who lives on
the Sacramento River, had harvested
three crops of hay from his clover field
this year, and the fourth crop is now
three feet high. The item did not state
whether the field had been watered or
not, but we will take it that it had re-
ceived all the irrigation it required,
which we doubt, as we know of no irri
CATION ditch along the river. The three
crops of hay harvested nine tons to the
acre, or three tons to each crop. 1t the
clover is now three feet high, it is Ger
tainly good for one if not two more
crops this year. One crop would make
the yield twelve tons to the acre. Glover
hay, is. usually worth about So per ton
in the field this year it is worth Sc.
This would make an income of at lea
$50 per acre. OF course there ia some ex-
pense to be deducted from this; MAXI z
liberal estimates, we will allow 81 pc
acre for the cost Of water after the
land is ready for irrigation. For four
crops, we will say three irrigations are
necessary. This would be So per acre.
The labor in irrigating would not cost
to exceed SOC. per acre. Allowing 81
per acre for cutting and curing the four
crops, we have $3.50 to be deducted
from the $50, which leaves $3.50 per
acre profit.
If man has, say twenty acres we'll
set to clover, with ample facilities for
irrigation, his annual profits at these
estimates would be $1,050. Two tons
to the acre at each cutting would give
a clear profit of $3.50.
Again: A gentleman who mas raised
clover for many years tells US that
where water can be had in plentiful
supply one acre of clover will keep at
least three head of horses the year
round. The rate of pasturage about
Woodland ranges from 81 to So per
acre. At 81 per acre there would be an
income OF $72 per acre. At the same
time the expenses would be less than
if cut for hay. These figures may not
be correct; in fact, we do not presume
that they are; but we have certainly
made liberal allowances to be placed on
the debit side.